Waupun Truck N Show

2012 OFFICIAL PARADE

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23RD AnnuAl

Waupun Community Center(SpRing St. & FonD Du lAc St., BuS. 151)

August 10 & 112012

DON’T MISS IT!920-324-9985 • E-mail [email protected]

www.waupuntrucknshow.com

Truck Displays • ExhibiTor Displays • aucTion • rafflE • prizEs & MorE

Great Food &Cold Beverages

FREESpectator parking

Fun for the whole

family!2nd Weekend in August

• AuctionbeforetheParadeforPositions:7p.m.(ProceedsgotoSpecialOlympics)

• IndividualPioneer&MilkTruckAwards:7p.m.• LightsoftheNightConvoy&JudgingoftheLight ShowTrucks:9p.m.(Intheeventofarainout,LightShow &Judgingwillbeheldonthegrounds)

• GreatFood&ColdBeverages(availablebyWaupun HockeyAssoc.,FigureSkaters&WaupunFireDept.)

• NewKidsArea!Noon-9p.m.

• Registration:9a.m.-8p.m. (MilkTruckRegistration:9a.m.-6p.m.)• ModelTruckContestRegistration:Noon-9p.m.• ExhibitorDisplaysOpen:Noon-9p.m.• ChickenBBQ:4-7p.m.• VehicleDisplays•LightShowatDusk• ApparelDisplays&ToyTrucks• MilkTruckJudging:6p.m.

• VFW/AmericanLegionColorGuard&UnitedMen ofPraiseNationalAnthem-Noon• ExhibitorDisplays:9a.m.-3p.m.• NewKidsArea!• AuctionBeforetheParadeforPositions (ProceedsgotoMakeAWishFoundationofWisconsin)

• ModelTruckContest:2p.m.•“RidesofPride”TruckParade:3p.m. Motorcyclesprecedetheparade!

• WaupunLionsClubPancakeBreakfastat RRIS:7-11a.m.• TruckCompetitionRegistration:8-10a.m.• ParadeOnlyRegistration:8a.m.-1:30p.m. Trucksarrivingafter10a.m.Sat.willbeparadeonly. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• MotorcycleRegistration:12-2p.m.• FREELiveMusic:“UndertheTent” ClayCanfield-10a.m.-2p.m.(outside)• TruckBeautyContests: ~Judging11:30a.m.to2:30p.m. ~Over300Trophies&Plaques tobeawardedaftertheparade

Events subject to change. Please check websitefor updates.

FREE ADMISSION for Spectators!

Clay Canfield: Friday 4-8 p.m. (outside)Back Home Boys: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (outside)

DANCE! 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. (admission charged)Non-Stop Music inside the Community CenterFeaturing Back Home Boys & Oil Can Harry

Enjoy FREE Live Music!

Friday, August 10 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 11 • 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

2012 WAUPUN TRUCK-N-SHOW PROGRAM

Adams Transit Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8AM 1170, Great 98.7, Sunny 97.7, 96.1 TCX . . . . . 16Asmus Motors Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 & 26Bentz Shell Service Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Blue Leasing Corp. . . . . . . . . . Inside front coverBlystone Towing & Radiator Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Brandon Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Caine Transfer Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6City of Waupun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Cliff’s Tire & Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Cloverdale Toy Trucks & Cloverdale Antiques . 13Flash Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Goose Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Helen’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Holliday Food & Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Homers Local & Interstate Towing . . . . . . . . . . 17Hounsell’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Jeep’s Auto Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Joe Schicker Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4JX Peterbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Kwik Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Lincoln Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5MPB Builders Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Marine Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Markesan State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mike’s Wild Boar Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Mischlers Harley Davidson & BMW . . . . . . . . 15Midwest Refrigerated Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28National Bank of Waupun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Our Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Pete’s Auto Repairs & Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Piggly Wiggly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Planeview Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18PT Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show . . . . . . . 27Ripon Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Roger Huck Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Southside Tire Co. . . . . . . . . . . Inside back coverStam Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Smedema Trucking Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Sparkle Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21TJ’s Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Thirsty Marlins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 & 25Total Business Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Truk-Rodz/Jones Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30United Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18W&D Navis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Walgreens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25West Bend Wheel Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Wayside Amoco Restaurant/Repair & Auto . . 25Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association . . . . . . 22Wisconsin Towing Association Group. .Back cover

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BENTZ Shell Service, Inc.

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25 E. Main St. • Waupun, WI 53963920-324-9962 Rick Bentz

Hours: M-Th. 7:00-5:00; Fri. 7:00-7:00; Sat. 7:00-3:00Just 8 miles north of Waupun

on Hwy. 49

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Complete retail counter loaded with a large variety of fresh &smoked meats. Steaks, roasts, etc. cut to your liking.

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BRANDON MEATS& SAUSAGE, INC.Hwy 49 • Brandon, WI • 346-2227

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719 E. Main Street • Waupun, WI 53963W12828 Reeds Corner Road • Ripon, WI 54971

Steve Schaalma920-579-8048Joe Schicker920-748-3249

719 E. Main St. • Waupun, WI 53963W12828 Reeds Corners Rd. • Ripon, WI 54971

Thirsty Marlins428 E. Main Street, Waupun, WI 53963

Hours: Mon-Sat 2pm-close, Sun 6pm-closeDaily Specials & Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm

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Where everyday is a Thirsty Day!!

The 23rd Waupun Truck-N-Show promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Top bands will perform, the Lights of the Night Convoy on Friday at 9 p.m. and that Satur-day Parade at 3 p.m. will bring out the best, while more than 100 exhibitors will show their wares.

Serving as parade marshal is Jim Piontek, Green Bay, Wis.

Truckers and their compa-nies will bid for the lead spots in the parades; the Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Con-voy for Special Olympics, both of Wisconsin, will benefit from their generosity.

Truckers will begin pulling into town to register Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and again Sat-urday, from 8 to10 a.m. Some truckers even arrived earlier in the week!

Exhibit displays will open at noon on Friday.

New developments this year include a Kids Area featuring games and inflatable rides, a new bull ride next to the beer stand and a new class in the Truck Class competition for 2012: “Right Off the Road” (the more miles, the better!)

A chicken BBQ is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by

the Individual Pioneer and Truck Recognition ceremonies on Friday at 7 p.m.

Enjoy live music outside from 4 to 8 p.m. by “Clay Canfield” and “Back Home Boys” from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday morning brings the Waupun Lions Club Pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Rock River Intermediate School, located on the west side of the grounds.

Exhibitor displays will open at 9 a.m. and the truck judging

takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The VFW/American Legion Color Guard and National Anthem will be performed at noon. The United Men of Praise also will perform at this ceremony.

Following the ride of Pride Parade at 3 p.m. (motorcycles will precede trucks) will be the awarding of more than 300 tro-phies.

Also performing will be Clay

Canfield on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Saturday night, enjoy “Back Home Boys” from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. joined by Oil Can Harry for non-stop music (admission charged).Make sure to visit the Waupun Truck-N-Show web site at: www.wau-puntrucknshow.com.

Additional information can be obtained by writing: PO Box 161, Waupun, WI 53963 or call 324-9985.

Truckers will begin pulling into Waupun to register Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Annette M. Boelk photo

Music, show trucks, judging, food & more at the Truck-N-Show


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Jim Piontek of Jim Piontek Trucking, Green Bay, has par-ticipated in the Waupun Truck-N-Show for seven years.

His company and its 28 employees work with 30 trucks, including owner-operated rigs. They haul general com-modities and “a little bit of everything” to all corners of the United States since Jim Piontek Trucking began in 1979.

Over the years, the Waupun Truck-N-Show has honored many trucking companies and individuals .

Jim’s sons, Nick and Roger, will also be at the show. “We kind of make it a family affair,” Jim said.

During his 33 years in the business, Jim reports that the biggest changes he has seen are rising fuel costs and the always-escalating price of health care.

The following is a list of the parade marshals through the history of the show:

2011 — Bill Shoenike, Shawano, Wis.;2010 — John Drake, Sussex, Wis.; 2009 — The founders of the show included: John Wil-

liamson, Alton Asmus, Steve Wendt, Ron VandeZande and Don Schultz;

2008 — Jason Arneson, Janesville; 2007 — Harvey and Karen Zander, St., Louis Park, Minn.; 2006 — Bill and Carl Brakebush, Westfield; 2005 — Tod Job, Jefferson City, Mo.; 2004 — Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association, Madison; 2003 — Randy and Kathy Smedema and Family, Ran-

dolph; 2002 — Andy Anderson, Forreston, Ill.; 2001 — Jerry and Carol Weiland, Wautoma; 2000 — Jerry Rens and family, Waupun; 1999 — Dennis Hilker and family, New London; 1998 — Don Feucht, Lomira; 1997 — Wayne Glover, Rochelle, Ill.; 1996 — Bob Zunker, Horicon; 1995 — John Kreilkamp and Family, Allenton; 1994 — Bill Skinner, Reedsburg; 1993 — Don and Dave Hanefeld, Burnett; 1992 — Joe and Pearl Schicker, Ripon; 1991 — Wilbur Pfeifer, Waupun; 1990 — Ray Jeffords, Waupun.

It’s as much fun to look in to trucks, such as Icy Blue, as it is to look at them. Annette M. Boelk photo

Waupun Truck-N-Show features some world-record holders. Tim Lyke photo

Jim Piontek: 2012 Waupun Truck-N-Show parade marshal


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1998 Benson, 34’ alum. box, steel frame, spring ride, one-way gate liner1998 Mac 34’ tri axle

2009 Econoline 31’ utility trl., 14 ton paver tilt, 26’ deck, 2 ramps2004 Eager Beaver

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The Waupun Truck-N-Show committee would like to thank all those who participated in 2011 in the annual event. We had another successful year, with several families benefit-ting from money raised from donations and raffle ticket sales.

We would not have success if not for the many volun-teers, community businesses and community supporters. Thanks to the truckers, motorcyclists, vendors and exhibi-tors from around the country who participated.

We are sorry we cannot name individuals, but there are too many to list.

Thank you also to the police departments and Waupun city departments who help to organize and assist in mak-ing the event run smoothly and successfully.

Waupun Truck-N-Show is a family-friendly event, as it includes activities for all ages. Tim Lyke photoCommittee offers

thanks to all who help


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The official Waupun Truck-N-Show Guide is published once a year in August for the Waupun area and visitors.PERSONNELPublisher .................................................................Tim LykeAdvertising Sales ......................Bob Chikowski, Steve WendtDesign Specialists ..........................Tami Conlon, Kim FischerAdministrative Support .........Karen Stoeberl, Kelly Schmude,

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Many truckers camp out in sleepers, but others camp along the Rock River on the Waupun Truck-N-Show Community Center grounds.

Enjoy a night of camping

Rates to camp along Rock River same as 2011’sat the community grounds for only $45 for the whole weekend (showers avail-able) or $25 each night.

And yes, the rates are the same price as they were two years ago!

We’ve all heard that loud, hollow, “ratta-tattta-tatta” from a huge rig as it slows down while traveling on a road that we share with it.

The Jake brake takes its name from the manufacturer who invented the most com-mon implementation of the technology, the Jacobs Vehi-

cle Systems company based out of Bloomfield, Connecti-cut.

The Jake brake is an add-on engine brake for diesel engines.

Big semi trailers, the 18-wheel trucks that move everything we use, can weigh as much as 80,000

pounds.Stopping them or slowing

them down results in a great deal of wear on the brakes, which have to be replaced frequently.

The Jake brake, as an engine system, causes no wear and tear and can help slow the truck before the wheel brakes need to be applied.

It’s primary use is on long, downhill grades where the wheel brakes would other-wise have to be frequently pumped to keep the truck from gaining dangerous speed.

The Jake brake has only one drawback: it is very noisy.

You may have heard a semi use the Jake brake without realizing what it was. Sometimes when a truck is approaching a stop sign or stop light, it suddenly emits a loud roar, very much like a large lawn mower, for 5 or 10 seconds.

It is the noise that is caus-ing many towns to ban the

use of the Jake brake. But not to worry. They’ll be completely le-

gal in Waupun during the parades.

Though tests have shown the decibel level to be about as loud as a large lawn mower, at night or early morning the low fre-quencies seem to carry a long distance and are very noticeable.

Because it extends the life of wheel brakes and saves money, trucking companies generally lobby against the bans and some towns are compromising by allowing the Jake brake to be used in daylight hours.

Yet more and more signs, with the word Jake brake and the international sym-bol for ”banned,” are cer-tain to appear.

Since the primary use of the Jake brake is to slow the truck on long downhill grades, the technology will continue to be widely ad-opted for use on the open road.

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Jake brakes are OK in Waupun during parades

Inflation, what inflation?


CLIFF’S TIRE & BATTERYRIPON

Goodyear Certified Service Center1049 W. Fond du Lac St.

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OPEN MON.-FRI. 7:30-5; SAT. 7:30-NOON

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For many drivers, the time they spend shining their trucks for the judging will be worth the effort.

Trophies and plaques, donated by trucking firms, individuals and local busi-nesses, will be on display throughout the festivities and awarded to truckers af-ter the parade on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Competition actually be-gins with milk haulers at 6 p.m. and continues for the “Lights of the Nights” Con-voy on Friday night, with all the entries parked at the

Waupun Community Center after the parade. The milk trucks are judged Friday night, because they are all busy hauling milk on Satur-day.

Saturday’s competition in the other categories begins at 11:30 a.m., before the pa-rade. Plaques and trophies will be given out in over 300 classes, including a special trophy for the “Best of Show” for both nights of the nigh and day competition.

Awards will be based on the general appearance of each vehicle. There will be

between 25 and 40 judges working at the competition — people who know trucks and have been involved with the trucking business.

Trucks are categorized for judging by the tractor and trailer combination.

Some of the categories are broken down further by the age of the truck, with separate awards for differ-ent types of pickups and an-tiques. New this year will be a “Right Off the Road” clas-sification in the truck-class competition. Reefers, which

are refrigerated trailers, and dry vans, which haul gen-eral freight, usually have the most entries.

Most of the trophies will be on display throughout the festivities, with pre-sentations scheduled at the Waupun Community Center after the Saturday parade.

A new software program has been installed this year that will allow for on-line reg-istration, which is linked into the competition and judging programs.

Hundreds of trophies are displayedon a flatbed at the Waupun Community

Center. Awards are given for various categories,following the parade. Total Business Products, Waupun and

Beaver Dam, does a great job every year working alongside the WTNS Committee from start to finish. Annette M. Boelk photo

Special recognition for trucks come through awarding of over 300 trophies, plaques after parade


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The Waupun Truck-N-Show has always realized and rec-ognized the importance of the drivers and firms that have led the way in the trucking industry.

One of the first orders of business on Friday night is to honor the veteran drivers ad representatives from the old-est trucking firms.

Pioneer Driver and Pioneer Trucker certificates were cre-ated to give to individuals, companies and organizations that have worked 40 years or more in the industry.

Pioneer Driver recognition is given to those who have driven a commercial truck for 40 years or more.

The Pioneer Truckers certificate is given to a company or organization with owners and employees whose combined experience totals 40 years or more.

Drivers are asked to list the estimated miles they’ve cov-ered and the number of states they’ve driven through.

On Friday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. all the entrants who have met the criteria will have their entry forms posted at the Waupun Community Center.

The on-stage program will include the presentation of certificates to each of the drivers and firms, honoring them for their distinguished achievement.

Want to lose some weight at the Waupun Truck-N-Show? Walk the line of trucks — and then walk back — several times, while ad-miring the beautiful rigs that visitors bring and polish so that they look their best. Annette M. Boelk photo

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Daily & Nightly SPECIALS

Proceeds from this year’s Waupun Truck-n-Show Raffle will benefit a young man whose body has been weakened but whose spirit remains as strong as ever.

Zachary Sprader was not feeling well.

The Waukesha, Wis. youngster thought he may have had the flu. However, on Jan. 4, 2012, he was told he had a rare T-cell, agouti leukemia.

Because of it being an unusual form, medical spe-cialists were unsure how to treat it.

Zach had to go through several treatments of che-motherapy and, on July 3, 2012, went through a com-plete bone marrow trans-plant. However, before this could occur, for two straight weeks the 10-year-old had to undergo chemo treat-

ments every day. His mother, Lisa, has been

living with him at Children’s Hospital around the clock 24-7 and will continue until Zack will come home, which hopefully will be sometime in August.

As of July 15, Zach’s body has taken to the bone mar-row, his cells are growing and his immune system is starting to rebuild itself.

This is excellent news for Zach and his family, which includes mom Lisa Sprader Kukec, stepfather Chris Kukec and sister Ariana Kukec.

Zach loves sports, espe-cially the Brewers, and is busy in many other activi-ties. His spirits are high and he remains a go-getter.

Through this entire ordeal his family, grandparents and friends have giving him

a lot of support. Raffle tickets now are on

sale from Waupun Truck-n-Show committee members and during the show many volunteers will be selling them.

Raffle prizes include two

sets of Steer tires; a night’s lodging at Boulders Inn & Suites, Waupun; a tractor and trailer wash, $100 in fireworks; and much more.

Tickets cost $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Zach Sprader is joined in his hospital room by stepdad Chris Kukec, Ariana Kukec and his mother, Lisa Sprader.

Buy raffle tickets — for Zach


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High bidders determine the lead positions in the an-nual pair of parades, which are part of the Waupun Truck-N-Show. Both truck-ers and their companies bid for the up-front positions at an auction held before the Lights of Night Parade and then again before the Satur-

day Ride for Pride Parade.The first few trucks in the

“Lights of Night Parade,” a convoy in the dark, pay for the privilege; the same is true for the larger parade on Saturday.

The money raised is di-rected to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin and the Convoy for Special Olympics.

It is through these gen-erous donations from the truckers and trucking com-panies the wishes are granted for children with se-rious illnesses.

When you get hundreds of trucks parked around the

Truck-N-Show grounds, there is just enough room between for drivers and judges to walk. How would you like to park one of these, this close together and at night, after the night pa-rade? Many thanks go out tothe volunteers who help drivers back and park these big rigs safely after the pa-rades.

This Jones Performance semi is a show stopper with its fire- breathing stacks! Annette M. Boelk photo

A Make-A-Wish child gets a first-hand glimpse on a motorcyclist .Annette M. Boelk photo

Lead positions in paradedetermined by high bidders

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Road Safe America works to limit semi truck accidents by focusing on:

• Educating truck drivers and the public about the risk associated with trucks and passenger vehicles shar-ing our nation’s highways through printed materials and media campaigns; en-forcing speed limit laws by supporting law enforcement safety initiatives that prevent trucking accidents;

• Working with policy-makers and elected officials to develop laws that will help prevent injury and loss of life on America’s roadways due to semi-truck accidents and others who help achieve that mission.

Here are safety tips Road Safe America offers to keep truck drivers happy and healthy:

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Get plenty of rest before driving. Eat well and stay fit. Driver fatigue and lack of at-tention can significantly in-crease your risk of a crash. Hours of service violations are serious and can threat-en your livelihood or even your life. Stay healthy and well rested, or don’t drive!

PLEASE SLOW DOWNIN WORK ZONES

Watch out for highway construction. Stay alert. Almost one-third of work zone fatal crashes involved large trucks. Most of these crashes occurred during the day. Take your time going through work zones. Give yourself plenty of room, and expect the unexpected.

BE AWARE OF YOUR “NO-ZONE”

Other drivers may not be aware of the size of your blind spots. One-third of all crashes between large trucks and cars take place in the No-Zone areas around a truck. Adjust your mirrors and be vigilant in watching out for vehicles in the No-Zone.

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

Always leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you. In rear-end collisions, regard-less of the situation, if you hit someone from behind, you are considered “at fault.” Large trucks, given their mass, have much greater stopping distances than 4-wheelers. Take advantage of your driving height, and

anticipate hard braking situ-ations.

ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE

It can save your life. In-spect your vehicle before each trip, and check your brakes regularly. Brake de-fects are the most frequently cited out-of-service inspec-tion violation. Learn how to inspect your brakes, identify safety defects, and get them repaired before risking your life, and others, on the high-way.

ALWAYS DRIVEDEFENSIVELY

Avoid aggressive drivers and maintain a safe speed. Two-thirds of all traffic fatali-ties may be caused by ag-gressive driving behaviors. Keep your distance and maintain a safe speed. The only thing excessive speed increases is your chance for a crash.

PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT

Buckle up for safety and vehicle control. If you are in a crash, a seat belt will save your life and that of others. It will keep you in your seat and allow for you to main-tain control of your truck.

Increasing seat belt use is still the single most effec-tive thing we can do to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.

ALWAYS WORKTO IMPROVE

HIGHWAY SAFETYOn the highway, and

through safety promotional events, be the professional! Help stranded motorists. Notify traffic safety agencies of crashes, unsafe drivers, unsafe roadway conditions, and other situations that can lead to crashes. Join a “Highway Watch” program, if available in your state. Your participation in public safety events and your perfor-mance on the highway can change public perception!

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The Waupun Truck-N-Show committee is all geared up for its 23rd an-nual event.

This is a special time of the year for our community to salute the trucking indus-try for all it provides for our country.

Our community always looks forward to seeing the different rigs, checking out all of the vendors and hav-ing the opportunity to talk to the truckers and their fami-lies who call Waupun their home the second weekend in August.

There is no question on the popularity of the two pa-rades; just take a look at all of the chairs lining the route well before the parades take

place. I would like to extend a

special thank you to the 2012 board of directors for their hard work and direc-tion for this year’s event. They are Ron VandeZande, president; Steve Schaal-ma, vice president; Steve Wendt, treasurer; Brenda Douma, secretary; directors Dawn Stanke, Nancy Kue-chenrighter, Tim Vossekuil and Phil Ruck; and this year we fondly remember board member Roger Huck for all of his years of contributions to the Waupun Truck-n-Show event.

Waupun warmly wel-comes all of the truckers and their families to our community!

~ Mayor Jodi Steger

Exhibitors as of press time 7/18/2012If you would like a booth,

call 920-324-9985 or email: [email protected] orvisit our web at www.waupuntrucknshow.com

Fri., Aug. 10 • Noon-9 p.m.Sat., Aug. 11 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Waupun Truck-n-Show Booth2012 Shirts, Jackets, Caps, Mugs & Toy Semis

Open

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Exhibtor booths


16 Ton Industries .............................Sauke Centre, MN4 State Trucks / Chrome Shop Mafia........... Joplin, MOAlumiTank, Inc. ............................................Harvard, ILAmston Supply .......................................Caledonia, WIBadger Fleet Solutions, LLC..................Milwaukee, WIBadger Glove & Safety, Inc. ..................Franksville, WIBadger Utility ............................................ Deforest, WIBig Rig Chrome Shop ............................Manitowoc, WICalifornia Custom Products ......................Schuyler, NECloverdale Toy Trucks ......................Stevens Point, WID & M Synthetics – Amsoil ...............Oconomowoc, WIDale Bridge ....................................................Aurora, ILDAVCO Technology ...................................... Saline, MIDeCleene Truck Refrigeration & Trailer Sales .DePere, WIDom’s Sunglasses .............................Fort Atkinson, WIFull Tilt Performance.................................Jackson, MNHanke Trucking, Inc. ....................................Slinger, WIHomer’s Towing & Custom Chrome Shop .. Milwaukee, WIJones Performance .......................West Middlesex, PAJX Peterbilt ............................................ Pewaukee, WIKwik Trip ..................................................LaCrosse, WILandstar Transportation Logistics.............. Rockford, ILLincoln Industries........................................Lincoln, NELong Haul Trucking................................ Albertville, MNMidwest Refrigerated Transport ............Milwaukee, WINTB, Inc.......................................................... Troy, OHPacker City International Truck, Inc. ......Green Bay, WIPhoto Card Specialists .......................... Eau Claire, WIQuality Truck Care Center, Inc. ..........Fond du Lac, WIRiver States Customz ..............................LaCrosse, WISharkey’s Detailing Products, LLC ........Manitowoc, WISJ Trucks ....................................................Castana, IASkinner Transfer, Corp.......................... Reedsburg, WISpecial Olympics Wisconsin..................... Madison, WISweet-Wheels .................................Mount Calvary, WITexas Transportation Institute........ College Station, TXThe Ropson Group .................................Evansville, WITransport for Christ ..............................Mukwonago, WITransport Refrigeration ............................. Madison, WITruck Wear ......................................No. Ridegville, OHTruck Country Freightliner ......................Kaukauna, WITruckers Choice .................................... Fort Dodge, IATrudell Trailers, Inc. ...............................Green Bay, WIValley Chrome Plating ..................................Clovis, CAWisconsin Kenworth ..................................Windsor, WIWisconsin Motor Carriers Assoc............... Madison, WIWisconsin State Patrol .......................Fond du Lac, WIWomen In Trucking .......................................Plover, WI

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A proud color guard from Waupun stands at attention during Waupun Truck-n-Show’s opening ceremony. Annette M. Boelk photo

Welcome from Mayor Jodi


Today’s News & Yesterday’s Favorites

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Artists like The Beatles, Bobby Darin,& Elvis Presley & The Carpenters

Home of this area’s original shopping spree!

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Award winning news coverage fromGreg Stensland.

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Playing the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

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Colin Bergmann, 7, from Watertown, clutches his new truck as he examines some smaller ones at last year’s Waupun Truck-N-Show trade show. Tim Lyke photo


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Services• Trophies • Plaques • Medals • Ribbons

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Imagine a truck rolling down the street displaying over 1,000 lights!

Organizers of the 2012 Waupun Truck-N-Show plan on “lighting up the night” in Waupun with the annual Lights of the Night Convoy, planned for Friday, Aug. 10, beginning at 9 p.m.

In the past, the Lights of the Night convoys, trucks have indeed had over 1,000 lights on them.

There’ll be more lights than ever; both on the trucks and in the crowds gathered to watch, during the Friday night convoy, through down-town Waupun.

Once the streetlights are turned off at approximately 9 p.m., the parade will begin.

(In case of rain, the light show will be held on the Community Center

grounds.)“We’ve had over 200

trucks participating,” Steve Wendt, treasurer of the Waupun Truck-N-Show said. “Some even shoot flames out of their stacks!

“Everyone who’s gone

is impressed and we’re ex-pecting more trucks and more spectators for the 23rd year.”

The emphasis will again be on trucks with extra lights, and there will be plenty as the trucks roll by.

A Make-A-Wish child learns about all the gadgets on this chrome-accented motorcycle while the owner takes time to explain. Annette M. Boelk photo

Truckers light up the night


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Playing Friday & Saturday Night

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Yes, beer may be available at this year’s Waupun Truck-N-Show, though some cans are shorter than others! Tim Lyke photo

Local trucker, Joe Schicker, Ripon, is one of many participants in the Truck-N-Show’s annual parade. Annette M. Boelk photo


Welcome Truckers & Spectatorsto the 23rd Annual Waupun Truck-N-Show

Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11

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19th ANNUAL VOLKSFEST GERMAN ETHNIC FESTIVAL

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 7 & 8Downtown Waupun

WAUPUN SUPER PULLSept. 1st • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Waupun Community Center

• ART AROUND WAUPUN ART SHOW • WILD GOOSE CHASE 5K & 10K RUN

Saturday, Sept. 8

Waupun Truck-N-Show visitors who stay over night don’t need to bring mirrors, for obvious reasons. Annette M. Boelk photo


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Many Waupun Truck-N-Show drivers have a knack for displaying their most colorful work on wheels, making a moveable feast for art afficionados. Annette M. Boelk photo


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Night-time lights adorn the cab and trailor of one of Wisconsin’s own, a huge Quad Graphics semi, as it is parked for passersby to enjoy on the grounds of the Waupun Truck-N-Show. Annette M. Boelk photo

Names from last year’s Truck-N-Show on display for those who have 40 years of trucking under their belts. Annette M. Boelk photo

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There are but a few loca-tions in Wisconsin that can provide the right combina-tion of infrastructure and resources that are crucial to your company’s success. Waupun is one of the finest of those locations.

Featuring the confluence of three major highways (Hwy. 151, Hwy. 26 and Hwy. 49), Waupun offers prime commercial site opportuni-ties that take advantage of this significant asset.

The city of Waupun col-laborates with a variety of community partners to cre-ate a local environment that stimulates and supports bal-anced community growth. We work together to provide business assistance. Tax-Incremental Financing, en-hanced workforce develop-ment and various affordable housing options.

If you are considering where to locate, or where to re-locate your company, please consider Waupun.

We’re open for business!!

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Official SpOnSOrS


Sponsors as of press time 7/18/2012If you would like to help sponsor a band, equipment, time orservices, please call 920-324-9985 or email: [email protected]

or visit our web at www.waupuntrucknshow.com

Special Thanks to our Financial Sponsors:

The following have sponsored the Waupun Truck-N-Show in some wayby donating their time or services that have made our event possible.

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Waupun Lions Club Waupun Equipment Co. B & J Custom Screenprint Farmer’s ElevatorHull’s Hwy. 151 ImplementRipon PrintersWaupun Fire DepartmentRoadworx MagazineQuad GraphicsBrett Grant & HelpersCity of Waupun & EmployeesGary PosthumaWaupun Figure SkatersWaupun Feed & Seed

Sparkle WashTrucker’s Choice MagazineWaupun Hockey AssociationW&D Navis Inc.Pomp’s TireCentral CableBallweg Implement Inc.J.J. Keller & AssociatesSynchro Skating TeamWaupun Ice SculpturesWaupun Public UtilitiesBoarders Inn & Suites of WaupunSam’s Well DrillingRipon Commonwealth/Express

Area Wide TowingAsmus Motors, Inc.Culver’s of WaupunGagne Ford Inc.Independent Operator Inc.Jerry & Kay KissingerJX PeterbiltKen Weber Truck ServiceLanser Garage & TowingLemke TruckingLidtke LincolnMarkesan State BankMike’s Wild Boar Liquor Store, Inc.NAPAPermits Unlimited Co. LLCPete’s Auto Repair & SalesQuality Truck Care Center Inc.Roskopf’s Service & TowingSIA Insurance Services

Smedema Trucking, Inc.Southside TireStam Auto BodyThe National Bank of WaupunTony’s Pizza & Italian RestaurantTotal Business Products, Inc.Truck Country of WisconsinTTI TruckingUnited Auto PartsVZ’s TruckingWayside Amoco RestaurantWisconsin KenworthHomers Custom Chrome ShopTransport RefrigerationTrudell TrailersMichaelsWhealon TowingBlue LeasingJones PerformanceRockwood Products

Even though the trucks that run the parades are judged and need to have a truck title and license, smaller semis displayed alongside the big rigs are always some kids’ favorites.

A Special Olympian receives a medal from Brenda Daulma during the last Waupun-Truck-n-Show. Annette M. Boelk photo

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Day and night, truckers keep their rigs polished no matter the time as they put their best foot forward at the Waupun Truck-N-Show. This year’s Lights of the Night Convoy is planned for Friday, Aug. 10, beginning at 9 p.m., and likely will feature more than 1,000 lights on the entries. As in years past, the convoy will head through downtown Waupun. Once the streetlights are turned off at approximately 9 p.m., the parade will begin. (In case of rain, the light show will be held on the Community Center grounds.) A crowd favorite are the flames that fly out of the trucks’ stacks. Annette M. Boelk photo

Check out this years photos, schedules & more at www.waupuntrucknshow.com

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Trophy & plaque

SponSorS2nd Weekend in August

Sponsors as of press time 7/18/2012If you would like to sponsor a 2012 trophy

call 920-324-9985 or email: [email protected] orvisit our web at www.waupuntrucknshow.com

Special Thanks to...Agnesian Health CareAlliant EnergyAmerican Family Ins. – Tom PluimAmerican Legion Post 210Bentz ShellBinnema Planeview Travel PlazaBlue LeasingBrooks Shoe RepairDon Feucht TruckingGolden Cup CaféHelen’s KitchenHoman Auto Sales, Inc.Homan Family Dentistry, LLCHouse to Home PropertiesIndependent Operator, IncJ &J TruckingJan’s Optical

Jerry & Kay KissingerJones PerformanceKwik TripMarkesan State BankMarshland MobilMike Sperger Trucking, LLCOur BarPete’s Auto Repair & SalesRollin TransportSIA InsuranceSmedema TruckingStam Auto BodySteve & Loni WendtStobb Plumbing & HeatingTony’s PizzaTTI, Inc.W&D Navis, IncWalmartWaupun EquipmentWerner Harmsen

Many volunteers make for the success of the smooth-running Waupun Truck-N-Show.

Every extra pair of hands or set of feet is appreciated. There are jobs that will last the length of the event and others that will only require a couple of hours. Every single one is important for

the Truck-N-Show to run smoothly.

Some of the volunteers will be directing trucks for parking, registering trucks for parades or competition, directing cars for parking, putting up signs and barri-cades, setting up exhibitors, running messages, help-ing with food and beverage

A fleet of Green Peterbilts are lined up along the entryway to last year’s show. They are owned by Kazmierczak

Grain Farms out of Markesan, Germantown and Brownsville.

Tim Lyke photo

stands, along with many other jobs.

To be a part of the fun again next year, log on the to web site at www.waupun-

trucknshow.com, check out Facebook or call 920-324-9985 or stop at the Waupun Truck-N-show booth at the Waupun Community Center.

Towing & Recovery Service!

We also make service calls for large trucks & trailers

920-324-2491Waupun, WI 53963

www.asmusmotors.com

Volunteers are key to show; many lend their talent, effort


SATURDAY-PM, SEPT. 15

September14, 15, & 16

2012• • •

St. Ignace, Michigan

•Cash Awards for Best Lights

•Expanded display area - Little Bear East Arena

•Outside Vendor area

•Showers available

•Cash & Trophies

•Model Truck Exhibit

Contact Tim Ahlborn 1-906-643-6750 for more details

17th Annual Richard Crane Memorial

TRUCK SHOWTRUCK SHOW

FOR MOREINFORMATION

contact Show DirectorEd Reavie (906) 643-8087

Fax (906) 643-9784268 Hillcrest Blvd.

St. Ignace, MI 49781

WEB: http//www.nostalgia-prod.comEMAIL: [email protected]

Lodging: 1-800-338-6660Vending: 906-643-8087

BILL HUDGINS & WILDA DODSON

BEST OFSHOW

$2000BEST OFSHOW

$2000

TOTALNAST will Provide a $500 qualifying

award, PLUS 2 Alcoa Rims

COMBO$1000

BEST OF SHOWBOBTAIL$1000

BEST OF SHOW

Agenda subject to change without notice!

"Antique Tractor Show"by Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment

Parade across Mackinac Bridge • Friday, Sept. 14

Displayed at the Kewadin

Casino during the weekend.

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS!

PRESENTS THE

Courtesy of International

Trucking School.

Owners spend a lot of time polishing their rigs from the bottom up for the Waupun Truck-N-Show.

Tim Lyke photo


“Midwest Values. Nationwide Service.”

Apply Onlinewww.midwestrefrigerated.com

Call for more information414-410-8282

Ext 8139 (Keri) or Ext 8138 (Tom)

Apply Today11225 W. County Line Rd. 2nd Floor

Milwaukee, WI 53224

Owner Operators* Weekly Settlements* Fuel Advance Program

Company DriversComprehensive and

Competitive Benefits Packages

Company Drivers&

Owner Operators(with or without trailer)

2 Years CDLClass A experience required, a good driving record,Refrigerated trailer experience a plus!

*Competitive Pay *HomeWeekly *Bonus Programs *Dedicated Runs

Among the recipients of Waupun Truck-N-Show proceeds last year were the family of Sophia Kircher, center in wheelchair, who is surrounded by family members who include Tanya Kircher (mother), Chris Kircher (father), Maxine Ferron (grandmother), Cole Kircher (brother) and others. Annette M. Boelk photo


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TRUCK REGISTRATION

PARADE STARTS

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TRUCK EXIT FOR REGISTRATION

FOX RIVERINTERMEDIATE

SCHOOL

No ParkingAllowed On

Gateway Drive, Kelly Avenue,

Pluim Drive and Main Street

During Parade

Friday Night’s Convoy and The Saturday Parade start at the Community Center on Spring Street, to Fond du Lac Street, left on Gateway Drive, right on Kelly Avenue, left on Pluim Drive. Then, right turn on Main Street (through Downtown), go right on Brandon Street, which later becomes Savage Road, right on M to Center Road, which winds its way back to the Truck-N-Show site on Spring Street, or back on M to Spring Street.(On Friday night, all trucks will return on M (Madison Street) to Spring Street.)

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The official web site for the Truck-N-Show is www.waupun-trucknshow.com.

The site includes photos, information, a schedule of events, maps and a list of spon-sors. Volunteers may register to offer assistance; e-mail is also available.

The 2012 results will be post-ed right after the show is done

(hopefully on Monday, Aug. 13, with the help of WTNS’s new program!)

The contact phone line is 920-324-9985.

For those who prefer to email information, the address is [email protected].

Check out the show on Face-book and You Tube. What’s next? Twitter, of course...

A couple of visitors to last year’s Waupun Truck-N-Show check out the 1946 Don Feucht Livestock Hauling truck, which displays the slogan, “Feucht Trucking Since 1925.” Tim Lyke photo

Visit web for more info


In Memory ofRoger Huck ~ 1936-2012

This year’s Waupun Truck-n-Show Parade Guide is dedicated to Roger Huck of Waupun. From the time he was very young, Roger had an obsession with trucks. He loved driving them and was a life- long trucker. He drove for many area businesses, most recently for Smedema Trucking. Roger was a member of the Waupun Truck-n-Show committee for over 20 years and was always the first person to send in his truck entry form.

This ad sponsored by the Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express

Roger’s Ride

Stanley was Roger’sGorilla that he brought to the show one year and has since become the mascot.

“Thanks Roger,for all the smiles you

will continue to bring!”

Annette M. Boelk and Tim Lyke photos

All agesand interests attend the

Waupun Truck-N-Show. Evenscarf-wearing pooches are welcome!

Proceeds from the fun benefit theSpecial Olympics and Make-A-

Wish foundation.



Driver Name Company Name LocationGary R Geib ............................... Gambler Trucking ...................................Waldo, WIJody Pilz .................................... Pilz Trucking ...........................................Wild Rose,WIChuck Karnitz ............................ Duplainville Transport .............................Sussex, WIKeith Limberg ............................ none ........................................................Plymouth, WIRay Crandall .............................. Milwaukee Delivery ................................. Jefferson, WIJim Adams ................................. none ........................................................Hawthorn Woods, ILRobert D Taylor Jr ...................... Jones Performance ................................Pulaski, PADave Bonce ............................... DO/DA Racing ........................................Genesee Depot, WITJ Timblin .................................. Blue Leasing ...........................................West Bend, WITanner Timblin ........................... Blue Leasing ...........................................West Bend,WILarry Legro ................................ none ........................................................Neenah, WIDon Feucht ................................ Feucht Trucking ......................................Lomira, WIJoe Keller ................................... Feucht Trucking ......................................Lomira, WIWes & Michelle Storie ............... none ........................................................Pardeeville, WIStephen Youngwirth ................... Youngwirth Metal Fab .............................Oshkosh, WIMarvin Hembel .......................... none ........................................................ Jackson, WIAaron Stam ................................ Stam Auto Body LLC ..............................Waupun, WILyle Stam ................................... Stam Auto Body LLC ..............................Waupun, WIMitchell Broderson ..................... Lilly Marsh Inc. ........................................East Peoria, ILWayne VerHage ........................ Waupun City Fire Dept ...........................Waupun, WIPaul Beder ................................. Waupun City Fire Dept ...........................Waupun, WIJerry Kissinger ........................... Independent Operator Inc .......................Cottage Grove, WIMike Sheafor ............................. Alaska Meat Express ..............................Brodhead, WIJeff Bolstad ................................ Longhaul Trucking ..................................Albertville, MNJason Pelishek .......................... Halron Lubricants ...................................Green Bay, WIBill Schoenike ............................ Bill Schoenike Trucking ..........................Shawano, WIMike Hanson .............................. Big Mike’s Lift Truck ................................Waukesha, WIMike Sperger ............................. Sperger Trucking LLC .............................Waupun, WIRyan Sperger ............................ Sperger Trucking LLC .............................Waupun, WIDave Redman ............................ Waupun Rural Fire Dept .........................Waupun, WISteve Schaalma ........................ Joe Schicker Trucking, Inc ......................Ripon, WIAdam Schaalma ........................ Joe Schicker Trucking, Inc ......................Ripon, WIKen Schwacher ......................... On Sight Repair, LLP ..............................Waterford, WILeonard Eads ............................ Timber Line .............................................Lathrop, MODennis Feucht ........................... Dennis Feucht Trucking ..........................Lomira, WIPatrick Stobb ............................. Scott Gundrum Trucking LLC .................Slinger, WIJohn Herdrich ............................ Herdrich Transport LLC ..........................Sun Prairie, WIRodger Surprise ........................ Weeks Transport.....................................Sharon, WIDan Nerison ............................... Nerison Farms ........................................Westby, WIDennis Nerison .......................... Nerison Farms ........................................Westby, WI

SPECIAL NOTE: Some of these trucks may also run the “Lights of the Night Convoy” at 9 p.m. Friday, August 10th

MotorcyclesTo PrecedeThe ParadeAll proceeds go to

Truck-N-Show 2012Listing of the Parade Entries

(as of press time)

Saturday, August 11, 2012 • 3:00 p.m.

Pre-regiSTered

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W6304 Northwestern Ave.Fond du Lac, WI 54937

(920) 921-7110(800) 236-7110

DE PEREGREEN BAY

900 Main AvenueDe Pere, WI 54476

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ANTIGON2453 Hwy 45 S.Antigo, WI 54409(715) 627-4858(800) 468-8473

SCHOFIELD9009 Schofield

Schofield, WI 54476(715) 359-0366(800) 808-8473

WAUSAU503 Forest Ave.

Wausau, WI 54403(715) 845-4136

NORTH FOND DU LAC490 N. Pioneer Rd.

N. Fond du Lac, WI 54937(920) 922-8900(800) 830-6330

CHIPPEWA FALLSEAU CLAIRE

2030 Hallie Rd.Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

(715) 726-3969

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TRUCK TIRESERVICE CENTER

• RETREADS • TIRES • SERVICE • Mobile Laser Alignment

(920) 922-8900We also offer a complete alignment service

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"New"Madison Location(608) -

• Retreading• Wheel & Rim

Reconditioning• Fleet Management

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FRANKLINMILWAUKEE

9780 S. 60th St.Franklin, WI 53132

(414) 235-3924(877) 850-8473

www.southsidetire.com

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• National Accounts• Scheduled Routes• Automotive

24 HourEmergency

Service(800) 830-6330

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9 Wisconsin Locations

Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles • SemisLight • Medium • Heavy Duty

Complete Auto Repair Center • Certified Mechanic on DutyDamage Free Towing • Portable Welding • Air Bag Recovery

Call Direct for Fast ServiceRadio Dispatched

262-251-0600Ave.,

X (262) 691-7472

Towing and Recovery Specialists817 Main St., Belgium, WI 53004

262-285-3022

LANSER GARAGE& TOWING, INC.

Pewaukee

Fond du Lac

Belgium

MenomoneeFalls

All Members of Wisconsin Towing Association!

WHEALON TOWING & SERVICE INC.375 N. Hickory St. • Fond du Lac

24 Hour Light & Heavy Duty Towing• Flatbed & Long Boom Service• Winching & Heavy Duty Recovery

• Wheel Lift & Under Reach Towing• Air Cushion Recovery

LONG DISTANCE TOWING/MECHANICS ON DUTY

920-923-6551 • 800-779-6516Emergency Road Service

Plainfield

HEAVY WINCHING • AIR CUSHION RECOVERYLONG DISTANCE TOWING • ROAD SERVICE

ALL MEMBERS OFWISCONSIN TOWING

ASSOCIATION

Hwy. Q County Line Road & Hwy. 41Menomonee Falls/Germantown

ROSKOPF’S Service & Towing

Phone 800-359-1138Located on I-39 @ Hwy. 73 • Plainfield

AREA WIDE TOWING




262-251-0600Ave.,

X (262) 691-7472


262-285-3022


Pewaukee

Fond du Lac

Belgium

MenomoneeFalls







Plainfield



ASSOCIATION




AREA WIDE TOWINGAll Members of Wisconsin Towing Association

Area Wide Towing


Phone: 800-359-1138Located on I-39 @ Hwy. 73 • Plainfield




262-251-0600Ave.,

X (262) 691-7472


262-285-3022


Pewaukee

Fond du Lac

Belgium

MenomoneeFalls







Plainfield



ASSOCIATION




AREA WIDE TOWING Whealon Towing & Service Inc.

LONG DISTANCE TOWING/MECHANICS ON DUTY375 N. Hickory St. • Fond du Lac


• Flatbed & Long Boom Service • Wheel Lift & Under Reach Towing• Winching & Heavy Duty Recovery • Air Cushion Recovery

Lanser Garage & Towing, Inc.

Light, Medium & Heavy Duty Towing

262-285-3022817 Main St. • Belgium, WI 53004

Ken Weber Truck Service

N27W26560 Prospect Ave. • Pewaukee, WI

Ph. 262-691-0333Fax 262-691-7472

Roskopf’s Service & Towing

Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles • Semis Light • Medium • Heavy Duty



Call Direct for Fast Service – Radio Dispatched

262-251-0600




262-251-0600Ave.,

X (262) 691-7472


262-285-3022


Pewaukee

Fond du Lac

Belgium

MenomoneeFalls







Plainfield



ASSOCIATION




AREA WIDE TOWING

Fond du Lac

Belgium

Menomonee Falls

Pewaukee

Plainfield

All members of

Wisconsin Towing

Association

24 Hour Light & Heavy Duty

Towing

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